Cucumbers and yogurt make a smooth and creamy facial mask that is also relaxing.
Cooling and hydrating, a cucumber face mask soothes your skin without the need for purchasing and using a commercial skin cleaner or conditioner. The mask is natural and inexpensive as well as quick to make. By adding yogurt to the mask, you are introducing an exfoliating agent to your skin that removes embedded dirt and dead skin cells. Both yogurt and cucumbers are available at your area grocery store, farmer's market as well as retail superstore.
Instructions
1. Use a knife to peel the skin from a cucumber, then place the cucumber on a plate or cutting board. Cut the vegetable into cubes and scrape away any seeds --- this results in a smoother mask.
2. Place the cucumber, 1/2 cup of plain unflavored yogurt with active cultures, and 1 tsp. of nonfat milk powder in a food processor or blender. Blend the ingredients on the "Blend" or "Whip" setting until the mixture is smooth. Milk powder is found at your area grocery store as well as retail superstore.
3. Use a large spoon to scoop the mixture into a plastic or glass container. Wet a soft cloth or towel with lukewarm water, wring out excess water, and wash your face thoroughly. If your face contains makeup or is extremely dirty, apply a gentle soap to the cloth or towel, and scrub your face gently until clean.
4. Spread the yogurt cucumber face mask equally onto your face and neck using your fingertips. Do not apply the mask to your eyelids --- the mask may enter and burn your eyes. Let the mask stand on your face and neck for 10 to 15 minutes.
5. Wet a clean cloth or towel with warm water and wash the mask off of your face and neck. Splash cold water on your face to follow up the washing process. Pat your skin dry with a clean, soft cloth or towel.
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